The message is clear that Babylon is falling and Ethiopia, she is calling. Born in Kingston Jamaica, Sydney migrated with his family to America during his teenage years.
His leadership skills manifested when he formed the SoulJahs band and produced their first album titled New Order in the early 80s. At the same time the band expanded entrepreneur skills and formed Basic 4, a promotional and distribution company. Two new singles were released, I Do Believe, and Nuclear Warheads both on the Saxthorpe Label. As a deliverer of positive music Sydney released Our Time is Now album on the Sanachie Records label which penetrated the souls of musical fans globally.
Hailing from the tribe of Reuben, Sydney became a member of the orthodox faith, Twelve Tribes of Israel and joined its music body as guitarist and lead singer. He performed with many other orthodox artists including the legendary Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, Half-Pint, Sugar Minot, Sister Carol, Shine head, and The Abyssinians to name a few. In September 2000, Sydney released Shashemane on My Mind, a single that stirred emotions after visiting Shashemane Ethiopia. All proceeds from the single went to the Shashemane Development Building Project.
Taking reggae to another level, Sydney again migrated with his family (mom, dad, wife, and kids) to the land that he sing about in most of his songs, Ethiopia, and formed the Imperial Majestic Band. He performed at the 60th birthday celebration for the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley in Addis Ababa as well as the Africa Unite show in Shashemane Ethiopia. The band backed the notable Rita Marley, Bob Andy and many others performing on the event. Sydney is truly a legend in his time and this latest release will feed your mind and soul.
Discography:
Souljahs "New Order" 1989
Souljahs "Our Time is Now" Shanachie Records
Shashamane On My Mind CD Single Orthodx Muzik 2000
"Shashamene On My Mind" also appears on the compilation:
African Rebel Music - Roots Reggae & Dancehall
Label: OUT HERE RECORDS (GERMANY) 2006
OH 004CD